Greetings, TicToc readers! Monday's almost over. Here's what's happening: But first...  Trump urges the U.K. to quit the EUThe first day of Trump's U.K. state visit was largely free from controversy—once he landed. Before arriving, he called on the U.K. to throw off the "shackles" of EU membership and use his signature negotiating tactic in Brussels: Walk away. He promised a "big trade deal" to whichever leader can deliver Brexit. More of Day 1: - He met with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles and attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
He renewed his spat with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a "stone cold loser." Large-scale protests are planned during his visit, including at London's Trafalgar Square Tuesday morning.
Headlines from around the worldMexican trade officials in Washington said Trump's tariffs could derail efforts to stem the flow of migrants to the U.S. Silicon Valley was targeted by a broad antitrust query, with the FTC and DOJ probing Facebook, Amazon, Google and Apple. House Democrats set a June 11 vote to hold AG William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress. Chinese censors are locking down WeChat, Weibo and more social media for the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown. Caster Semenya, an Olympic champion runner, can compete without testosterone-suppressing drugs, a Swiss court ruled. Data of the dayThe Prius is losing its luster. Even though hybrids are more popular than ever, Toyota's previously preeminent eco-mobile has fallen behind the Ford Fusion hybrid.  Lean back and watchMexico tariffs could mean costlier burritos. Chipotle, which imports avocados, could face $15 million in increased costs this year. Liverpool FC set a new record. The Champions League winners will be the first soccer team to net $316 million in a season from TV income. AT&T's plan to take on Netflix is taking shape. It's simple: CNN will churn out more documentaries and Warner Bros. will make more movies. This'll only take a minuteAre you on WhatsApp? Give us one minute a day and we'll send you all the top stories and why they matter. It's more than just headlines. It's context, analysis and commentary to give you the bigger picture.
Sign up today.  Don't miss thisMedieval survivor. A chess piece bought for a few bucks turned out to be a 900-year-old Viking artifact worth more than $1 million. 'Pocket-sized monster.' The crop-eating fall armyworm is scaring farmers all over as it spreads from the Americas to Africa and Asia. Super-strong robo-dog. A hydraulic-powered robot designed to help with disaster recovery pulled a 3-ton plane in its debut.  Before you goHe's human after all. James Holzhauer, Jeopardy's 32-time champion lost for the first time, falling short of records for total winnings and longest reign. Who unseated him? Emma Boettcher, a Chicago librarian.  Thanks for reading! Watch your inbox for our next newsletter tomorrow. Until then, share TicToc Tonight with your friends.
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